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FG52 FWM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 FWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 86,712 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,315 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 79,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,702 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,786 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,715 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,605 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 60,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,594 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,481 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 44,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,242 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FG52 FWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG52 FWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG52 FWM registered?

FG52 FWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FG52 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 FWM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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